The Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act means American citizens and legal permanent residents will be able to sponsor foreign-born spouses for green cards and visas, as long as they were married in states that recognize same-sex marriage.

“This discriminatory law denied thousands of legally married same-sex couples many important federal benefits, including immigration benefits,” Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said in a statement Wednesday. “Working with our federal partners, including the Department of Justice, we will implement today’s decision so that all married couples will be treated equally and fairly in the administration of our immigration laws.”…